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YC08 FRL

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

223,180 mi
Last recorded223,180 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FRL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 223,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 223,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 215,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 197,394 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 197,394 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 185,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 185,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 176,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 176,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 168,735 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 168,735 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 160,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 160,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 148,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 148,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 135,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 135,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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YC08 FRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC08 FRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC08 FRL registered?

YC08 FRL is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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